Stars filled the night like a dipper, and moonlight flowed like water.
At Shrek Academy, all the teachers and students had gathered together in a lively atmosphere.
Dai Mubai's injuries looked rather serious at first glance, but they were merely flesh wounds.
The Suotuo Great Spirit Arena had specialized healing Soul Masters, and he had been willing to spend the money.
By now, he looked practically back to normal and could move without difficulty.
Only the two gashes on his face had yet to heal completely, as they were too deep.
They formed a large "八" on his face, making him look somewhat comical.
Dai Mubai held a wine cup in his hand.
His expression was rather gloomy.
Losing to a girl younger than himself had utterly humiliated this perpetually arrogant Star Luo Empire Prince.
Never mind that Dai Mubai had fled the struggle for the Star Luo Empire's throne with his tail between his legs like a stray dog.
In the years since he had arrived in Suotuo City, he had swaggered around with boundless arrogance.
His bed had never lacked young twin beauties to keep him company.
His little life had been smooth sailing, carefree and delightful.
Until today, when that girl with the scorpion-tail braid had appeared out of nowhere and brutally knocked him back to reality.
Especially the way she had defeated him.
She had been so composed, handling everything with effortless ease.
He, meanwhile, had scrambled about in a panic, rolling and crawling.
It had been utterly disgraceful.
"Come, Xiaogang, let me introduce our Shrek Little Monsters. You can choose one of them as your disciple."
Flender made the introductions with a cheerful smile.
"Dai Mubai, fifteen years old. Martial soul: Evil-Eyed White Tiger. Rank 37 Soul Elder."
Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up.
This one is good. Only fifteen, yet already rank 37. His future is promising.
But...
Looking at Dai Mubai's disgruntled face, Yu Xiaogang's heart sank.
With that temperament, if I ask him to absorb a plant soul ring to verify my great theory, he probably won't listen.
"This is Oscar, fourteen years old. Martial soul: sausage. Rank 29 Soul Grandmaster. He's truly remarkable-a food-type genius with innate full soul power."
The heavily bearded Oscar was whispering to Ma Hongjun, a lewd grin on his face.
At those words, he nodded to Yu Xiaogang.
He looked friendly and obedient.
Yu Xiaogang reached his judgment.
Excellent talent and easy to control. He can be a backup choice.
"And finally, Ma Hongjun, twelve years old. Martial soul: evil fire phoenix. Rank 28 Soul Grandmaster. His martial soul is a mutated beast martial soul."
Flender looked somewhat ashamed.
"Ma Hongjun's martial soul has tremendous potential, but he suffers backlash from its evil fire. Only special methods can suppress it. It's very troublesome."
A mutated martial soul? Evil fire?
Yu Xiaogang hurriedly asked for more details.
Naturally, Flender held nothing back from his dear friend.
Once he understood the situation, Yu Xiaogang's brows furrowed tightly.
He was pleased with all three of Shrek's monster students.
But if he could only choose one as his disciple...
Yu Xiaogang's gaze shifted between them.
The safest choice was actually Dai Mubai, whose powerful martial soul had the experience of past generations to guide its development.
"Grandmaster, I wouldn't be suitable as your disciple."
Dai Mubai refused outright, afraid Yu Xiaogang would speak first.
A mere rank 29 Soul Grandmaster thinks he's fit to teach me? Does he really take me for a fool?
Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened with embarrassment.
Oscar gave an honest-looking smile, but a glint of shrewdness flashed through his eyes.
"Sorry, Grandmaster, but you have a beast martial soul, after all. You wouldn't really be a suitable teacher for me either."
Yu Xiaogang's expression shifted, displeasure creeping onto his face.
He had never expected this seemingly honest fellow to reject him too.
He looked toward the last student, Ma Hongjun.
"Hehe, Dean Flender is my teacher. I don't need another one."
At once, Yu Xiaogang's expression turned so dark it seemed water might drip from it.
These students all have eyes, yet fail to recognize Mount Tai!
"Nonsense!"
Flender shouted angrily and slammed his palm hard against the table.
His pointing finger trembled with fury.
"Do you know who this is? Yu Xiaogang, the renowned theoretical Grandmaster of the Soul Master World!"
"How dare you be so rude! This is outrageous!"
Flender had personally taken in all three of them, and their bond ran deep.
Seeing the dean lose his temper, they immediately shut their mouths.
"Xiaogang, I'll settle this for you today. Pick whichever one you want."
Flender was quite something himself. Though he knew Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang were cousins and had no chance together, he had willingly remained their third wheel and tried to bring them together.
Now that his dear friend had arrived, what harm was there in giving him his beloved disciple Ma Hongjun?!
Those who knew the truth understood they were friends. Anyone who didn't might have thought Yu Xiaogang was his father!
Just as Flender was painfully parting with what he treasured, Yu Xiaogang was struggling to choose one of the three, and the three whoremongers were waiting miserably for the Grandmaster's decision...
Outside Shrek Academy, a tall, imposing figure arrived through the air.
Tang Hao lowered his eyes to glance at Shrek's sign.
Zhao Wuji had bullied his children because they were young and powerless.
Today, as their father, Tang Hao naturally had to come settle the score.
With the moon high and the night dark, the time was ripe for killing!
Suddenly, Tang Hao stopped.
His eyes flickered, and with a shift of his body, he vanished.
The next instant, countless armored soldiers rushed out of the darkness and swiftly surrounded the entire Shrek Academy.
Five powerful figures stood in the air. Leading them were Bai Yukai, the lord of Suotuo City, and the Red-Robed Cardinal, both Soul Douluos. The three behind them were all Soul Saints.
For this operation, Suotuo City had sent out its finest forces.
One had received an edict from the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, while the other had received a secret order from Spirit Hall's upper ranks.
Naturally, they treated the matter with the utmost seriousness.
"Everyone, attack!"
Bai Yukai unleashed his Soul Douluo aura and commanded in a deep voice.
In an instant, towering waves of soul power surged toward Shrek Academy.
Boom, boom!
Bang, bang, bang!
Shrek Academy's shabby outer walls and buildings collapsed one after another, raising clouds of dust that filled the sky.
The Shrek teachers and students enjoying their meal turned pale with shock.
Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the other three reacted immediately.
Soul rings shone beneath their feet as each used his own methods to protect everyone.
Terrifying soul power instantly blasted away the surrounding debris.
Only then did Shrek's people realize they had been completely surrounded.
Countless figures had appeared at some unknown point beneath the once dark, silent night sky.
The light of multicolored soul rings intertwined and glittered like a sky full of stars.
Yet this magnificent spectacle chilled everyone at Shrek to the bone, making every hair on their bodies stand on end.
"You-" Flender was about to demand an explanation.
But soul power blazed like torches, and soul skills poured down one after another.
In an instant, a dazzling meteor shower of fire rained down upon Shrek Academy.
Clack, clack!
Clack, clack!
Piercing, monstrous cries like dry bones knocking together rang across the sky.
Golden light surged around an enormous Cat Owl over ten meters tall, forming a golden shield.
Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar-Four-Eyed Cat Owl!
Transforming into the enormous Cat Owl avatar increased all base attributes by 200%.
Sixth Soul Skill-High-Pitched Sound Protection!
"Aaaaaah!"
The muscular Vajra bear roared toward the heavens. His bulging muscles twisted like frenzied pythons as his enormous paws struck wildly, sending dozens of giant golden palm phantoms hurtling out.
Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar-Great Strength Vajra Bear!
It allowed unrestricted use of soul skills below the seventh level for thirty minutes and increased their power by 150%.
Second Soul Skill-Great Strength Vajra Palm!
Crack!
The meteor shower of fire descended like the boundless might of heaven. Amid teeth-grating cracking sounds, the golden shield shattered inch by inch, dissolving into specks of starlight.
The golden palm phantoms exploded. The next instant, a brilliant golden sword phantom flashed like a startled swan, descending from the heavens straight toward Zhao Wuji.
In a heartbeat, amid a shudder-inducing ripping sound, the faint noise of leather being sliced open echoed.
As smoothly as a hot blade through butter, it pierced flesh without the slightest resistance.
Blood and flesh sprayed, accompanied by Zhao Wuji's agonized screams.
With an incomparably overbearing force, the brilliant golden sword phantom pierced both of Zhao Wuji's arms and pinned him firmly to the ground.
Crimson blood gushed out, staining the earth red.
"Wuji!!!"
The Cat Owl let out a shriek like a vengeful ghost, especially chilling in the darkness, making every hair stand on end.
Vines coiled around the Four-Eyed Cat Owl like giant pythons, binding him tightly until he could not move.
The other three powerful figures received the same special attention. Not one escaped.
Yu Xiaogang's face was as white as paper, and his entire body trembled.
Ma Hongjun fared even worse. He collapsed limply to the ground, his crotch already soaked and giving off a pungent stench of urine.
Dai Mubai's face turned ashen.
Oscar's legs shook uncontrollably.
All four were frightened out of their wits, utterly incapable of resisting. They let the vines bind their limbs and toppled to the ground like silkworm cocoons.
Shrek Academy-officially destroyed!
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